Dear colleagues, de.NBI & ELIXIR-DE<https://www.denbi.de/> and SIB & ELIXIR-CH<https://www.sib.swiss/> are pleased to announce the Biodiversity Bioinformatics Summer School 2026<https://www.sib.swiss/training/course/20260621_SSBIB> This jointly organised event will take place from 21 to 26 June 2026 in Siegen, Germany. Biodiversity is fundamental to ecosystem functioning, yet it is facing unprecedented pressure. Advances in the generation, analysis and integration of omics data by bioinformatics tools are transforming our ability to study biodiversity across scales through comprehensive, high-throughput molecular profiling of organisms and ecosystems. This summer school aims to equip life scientists with extended knowledge and practical skills to address these challenges. It will follow a hackathon / mini-project format, with around 20 hours dedicated to hands-on training and collaborative problem-solving. Each participant will work within a single group throughout the week, fostering deep engagement, collaborative problem-solving, and the exchange of knowledge and expertise. Experienced trainers will guide four groups, focusing on the following topics: * Biodiversity across scales – from eDNA to ecosystems * Pangenomes: Capturing genetic diversity beyond a single reference * Computing Genomic Essential Biodiversity Variables * Evolutionary and functional insights from large-scale comparative genomics To complement the project work, the programme will include lectures and a social activity. Participants will stay together in a comfortable hotel, creating an environment that encourages informal exchanges and networking beyond the formal sessions. Accommodation and meals are included in the registration fee, allowing participants to focus entirely on training, collaboration, and community building. More information and application: https://www.sib.swiss/training/course/20260621_SSBIB The deadline for application is 16 March. After submitting your application, you will receive an email from the organisers with instructions to complete a short survey and submit a motivation letter. You will be then notified of your registration status as soon as possible. Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions. Best regards, Helena Schnitzer (de.NBI & ELIXIR Germany), on behalf of the organisers. -- Training Platform Coordinator - ELIXIR-DE Institut für Bio- und Geowissenschaften Computergestützte Metagenomik (IBG-5) Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH c/o Universität Bielefeld/TechFak Universitätsstraße 25 33615 Bielefeld E-Mail: h.schnitzer@fz-juelich.de<mailto:h.schnitzer@fz-juelich.de> www.denbi.de<http://www.denbi.de> www.elixir-europe.org<http://www.elixir-europe.org> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH 52425 Jülich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Jülich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Düren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDir Stefan Müller Geschäftsführung: Prof. Dr. Astrid Lambrecht (Vorsitzende), Dr. Stephanie Bauer (stellvertretende Vorsitzende), Prof. Dr. Ir. Pieter Jansens, Prof. Dr. Laurens Kuipers --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH 52425 Jülich Sitz der Gesellschaft: Jülich Eingetragen im Handelsregister des Amtsgerichts Düren Nr. HR B 3498 Vorsitzender des Aufsichtsrats: MinDir Stefan Müller Geschäftsführung: Prof. Dr. Astrid Lambrecht (Vorsitzende), Dr. Stephanie Bauer (stellv. Vorsitzende), Prof. Dr. Ir. Pieter Jansens, Prof. Dr. Laurens Kuipers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------